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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?
(a) The scum of humanity.
(b) Superhuman.
(c) The ideal person.
(d) Corrupt politicians.

2. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?
(a) He is afraid he will miss the excitement.
(b) He hasn't seen Tadzio.
(c) He hasn't visited his old friend.
(d) He thinks his boat will sink.

3. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?
(a) Travel.
(b) Write.
(c) Dance.
(d) Paint.

4. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Baden-Wuerttemberg.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Selesia.

5. How does Aschenbach sleep?
(a) Soundly.
(b) Fitfully.
(c) He is an insomniac.
(d) He has nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

2. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?

3. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?

4. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?

5. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?

(see the answer key)

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